I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 181 - 4: Liu Dai Supplants Han, Zhuge Salutes the Gu Clan (Part 2)

Chapter 181: Chapter 4: Liu Dai Supplants Han, Zhuge Salutes the Gu Clan (Part 2)

First, there was a mythical turtle in the Luoshui River with the word "Dai" engraved on it; later, a prophecy left by Grand Ancestor Emperor in the past appeared, stating "Dai shall revive Han."

Under such auspicious omens, rumors began to spread.

And Liu Dai immediately ordered his subordinates to bring up the matter of "abdication" in the court.

Such matters won’t be aided by the great families and clans.

The following play was naturally the "three refusals and three concessions."

Although there were those in the court who opposed this move, after all, Liu Dai was not legitimate; he was a descendant of Liu Bang’s elder brother.

But at this time, such a gesture was undoubtedly a drop in the ocean.

Liu Bian faced with the current court, had absolutely no control, and his courage was insufficient to support him in protecting his throne.

Finally, in the third year of Zhao Ning, October.

—— Liu Bian claimed to be "young and without virtue," and abdicated to the clan leader Liu Dai.

Liu Dai held a grand accession ceremony.

And announced the beginning of a new era "Hanxing," bestowing rewards upon clan members and local lords to stabilize the situation; he ultimately sat upon the throne he had longed for.

But he soon discovered the issue with the Heirloom Seal of the Realm; however, he did not publicize it, wishing first to secure his position.

The Luoyang court was instantly shocked.

Until this moment, these so-called loyal ministers of the Great Han finally awoke.

The Great Han seemed truly on the verge of collapse....

Even the position of Emperor had become so haphazard.

But what could they do?

This was actually the drawback of idealists in the current era.

Gu Xi’s reform efforts naturally wouldn’t offend everyone, even among the aristocratic families there were those who favored the Great Han.

But his actions made all the scholars feel he was blocking the path to the forthcoming "public order under heaven."

This was the core reason why Gu Xi was left with enemies everywhere.

Even Xun Yu had such thoughts, although he realized it sooner than others.

And now, even though these people have realized it, it is too late.

Some resigned from office;

Some cried out loud;

But ultimately, none of this could change anything.

How would Liu Dai care about these people?

He planned to secretly eliminate Liu Hong’s two sons, but the aristocratic families wouldn’t allow him to do so, and loyalists took the opportunity to protect Liu Bian and Liu Xie and let them escape Luoyang.

And after this, the great families began a frenzy of dividing interests.

Each family began to carve up power.

But such interests could never easily satisfy people.

The "strife" within human nature would endlessly arouse the ambitions of all who were discontented, and contradictions thus quietly bred among them.

Not to mention between the great families, even brothers of different branches within the same family had conflicts.

This is an irreconcilable contradiction within human nature.

In order to consolidate his power, Yuan Shu appointed Sun Jian as Governor of Changsha, while he himself led Yangzhou State.

Sun Jian’s valor was clearly visible through this battle.

And at this point, Yuan Shao thought of his playmate Cao Cao.

The two currently had no conflicts.

He wanted to recruit Cao Cao into his camp, directly giving him Liu Dai’s former governorship of Yan Province, and sent letters to those who had risen to fame in the recent disturbances.

And he himself took the governorship of Jizhou State, intending to build his strength across the entire north.

Under the influence of the Gu Clan.

Today’s Jizhou was much stronger than it was originally.

This was indeed a juicy prize.

But perhaps because of the Yuan Clan’s reputation, coupled with the fact that the Gu Clan was still in Jizhou, this matter was quickly settled.

Yet the open and secret struggles among the people were still unending.

Perhaps because the initial excitement had gradually worn off, Liu Dai finally realized the current predicament of being Emperor.

He attempted to exercise some of the Emperor’s power.

But for an Emperor like him, who completely relied on bowing to the aristocratic families and had no reputation throughout the land.

Why would the aristocratic families care about his countenance?

The moment he had this thought....

The spearheads of the aristocratic families aimed at him, which made him feel the threat of death.

And the news in Luoyang swiftly spread in all directions.

Regarding all of this, Gu Yi was also deeply shocked.

It was evident that this chaotic era had completely changed.

The aristocratic families wanted to tightly grip the world, draw in powerful local figures, and continue spreading downwards.

But such matters were doomed to fail.

Even if not because of the people’s anger, would the powerful local figures and commoners around the land be willing to submit?

Liu Dai’s actions... actually amounted to tearing away the last veil of the Great Han.

Letting everyone feel the decline of imperial power.

At such a time, anyone with ambition would not be content beneath others!

...

As expected by Gu Yi.

As the matter gradually spread out from within Luoyang City.

—— The world was shaken!

Cao Cao was already continuously developing his power in the land of Yan Province.

Yuan Shao’s timely help provided him with a more suitable pretext to occupy various regions.

In the great tent.

"The decline of the Han Dynasty is unstoppable."

Cao Cao looked at the imperial edict delivered, his expression extremely complex.

"Big brother."

Beside him, Cao Hong snorted coldly and said, "This must be the heavens abandoning the Great Han; if only Emperors Huan and Ling had used Lord Gu."

"How did it come to this?"

The rest of the brothers also slightly nodded.

But Cao Cao shook his head gently, sighed, and said, "Not entirely so."

By now, how could he not see the game-playing within this series of events?

"Big brother... The descendants of the Gu Clan are still around; if we take the opportunity to propose ’expelling Liu Dai,’ can we seize the opportunity to gain fame?"